Q: What is a typical day like on the trip?
A: A typical touring day begins with breakfast. This is normally a buffet provided at the hotel where the group is staying. Everyone then boards the motorcoach and begins touring according to the day’s itinerary. You will not return to the hotel until that evening so you must take important items such as your Travel Adventures nametag and items for a change in the weather (e.g. coat, umbrella, and poncho)
When the motorcoach arrives at a venue/museum, the students remain on the coach while the chaperones’ get directions and/or admission tickets. Students then exit the bus and gather according with their chaperone.
It is very common to go through a security stop when entering the building. We advise only taking necessities like your cell phone, camera, and spending money with you to speed up admission into the facility.
Your chaperone will tell you how long you have to visit the exhibits and where the group will reassemble to exit the building and board the motorcoach. Take a lot of pictures or a video for our
Adventures in Creativity Contests!!
Lunch and dinner are scheduled according to the itinerary. You will be told ahead of time whether the meal is pre-paid, requires a meal card, or is a cash allowance. Prior to entering the restaurant or food court you will be given the necessary payment and a time schedule.
Many itineraries have an evening activity following dinner and the group returns to the hotel at approximately 10:00 p.m. or later.
Q: What should I pack for my trip?
A: Please bring clothes for each day of your trip. Pack any items that you need prior to hotel check-in a carry-on bag.
Be prepared for weather extremes, such as rain or wind with cooler than expected temperatures. Check
www.accuWeather.com to set up a weather advisory sent directly to your e-mail, and to find out average temperature highs and lows at your destination.
Plan to dress comfortably during the days. It makes sense to bring informal outfits—jeans, shorts, slacks and comfortable walking shoes. All clothing must be neat, clean and modest – The School Dress Code is in effect.
If your group is going to the theater or planning a fine dining experience, include one dressy outfit.
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PERSONAL ITEMS
•Soap
•Deodorant
•Shampoo
•Comb/Brush
•Toothbrush/Toothpaste
Medication (if needed)
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OTHER CLOTHING AND
ACCESSORIES
•Trip Tee Shirt (if applicable)
•Rain Gear
•Sweater and/or Jacket
•Dress Clothes (hangers)
•Pajamas
•Swim Suit
•Laundry bag (plastic liner)
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MUSIC GROUPS
•Instrument
•Extra Equipment (reeds, oil)
•Music Stands (portable)
•Folder & Music
•Costume Accessories
(ties, shoes, stole/robe, etc.)
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OTHER
(optional)
•Spending Money
•Camera/memory Card
•Cell Phone
•Ipod
•Pillow/Blanket
•Notebook/Pencil
•Watch
•Book
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Once your luggage is stowed under the motorcoach, you will not have access to items until hotel check-in. On the final day of the trip, you will not be able to access your luggage until you arrive at home. Pack your valuables (camera, money, medicine, a change of clothes, etc.) in your carry-on bag.
VALUABLES ON THE TRIP:
Trip participants assume full responsibility for any valuables brought along on the trip. Unless there is a room safe, DO NOT leave valuables in your hotel room while touring. Even though the motorcoach will generally be locked when the group or the driver is not on board, it is recommended you leave any valuables not needed on the trip at home.
SPENDING MONEY:
Don’t forget spending money to purchase souvenirs, snacks, miscellaneous items, and meals not covered on your itinerary.
IDENTIFICATION – CANADIAN & INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL ONLY:
A Passport is necessary for international and Canadian travel.
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative:
www.getyouhome.gov/
Canadian Customs –
www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
Q: How much spending money should I take along?
A: Review your trip itinerary to see if there are any “meals on your own.” If so, you must take along some money for these occasions. It is also recommended that you take some money for souvenirs. Although there is no specific amount, $75-$100 should be sufficient for most multi-day trips.
Q: Does Travel Adventures have any Trip Contests?
A: Check out our
Adventures in Creativity Contests. We sponsor an annual Photo Contest, Video Contest, and Trip Journal Contest, with over $1,000 in
cash prizes available to creative students and adults.
Q: Can Travel Adventures assist me fundraising to pay for my trip?
A: Your trip sponsor may have already planned a school-wide fundraiser to help reduce the cost of the trip for all of the participants. The school parent organization or booster group may also be involved in fundraising for the trip.